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The cost of independent living in Wilbren is about $3,500 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 20 options. Read 152 reviews, see photos, and learn about amenities that make independent living the ideal next step for adults 55+ who wish to enjoy friendships and hobbies without the hassle of cooking and home maintenance.

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Photo of Bickford of Lancaster
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It's a beautiful facility. Pricing was reasonable for all that was included. From a medical standpoint my mom required more monitoring that we didn't realize until it was too late. She had several falls, 2...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
With our HigherPath senior health model leading the way, Bickford redefines senior living. It's not just about care; it's about proactive well-being, enabling your loved one to live happier, healthier — longer.Our approach clearly resonates — our happiness ratings among residents are double the...
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The facility is beautiful! The staff are very friendly and go out of their way to make the families feel welcome when visiting their loved ones!
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Exceptional Senior Living for Exceptional SeniorsAll senior living communities are not created equal. We think one visit to our Zanesville community and you’ll see the difference that great care in a home-like environment can make. Brookdale Zanesville offers assisted living and memory care...
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Staff are very nice to deal with and seem to genuinely care for the residents. Our parents have commented on how good the food is.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Brookdale Lancaster is a senior living community offering assisted living services in the vibrant town of Lancaster, Ohio. A wonderful place to call home, Lancaster offers excellent educational opportunities as well as numerous art and music festivals. From our excellent furnishings to our...
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My overall experience for my mom at Clay Garden is wonderful. Never had any problems with the cleanliness of my mom's room always clean and tidy. Every one there is super friendly with all the residence, you...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
At Clay Gardens Place is located in lovely Zanesville, Ohio and residents are at the center of our small, homelike community. We have staff available 24 hours a day to meet resident needs. We offer assistance with activities of daily living such as bathing, medication management, chronic disease...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Kingsbury Senior Living provides all accommodation levels for today’s seniors, such as Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care. Schedule a tour to learn more today!
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Mom seems to be adjusting to living at The Oaks. The staff seem to take good care of her. She said she likes her apartment. They offer a lot of daily activities and she does participate in many of them. I...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
A town famous for its many bridges, Zanesville Ohio is famous for creating these connections between community members. At The Oaks at Northpointe, we are firm believers in the power of connections as well, whether it is the connection between our residents and our staff members, or our entire...
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I have already reccomend it to a couple of my friends. It has a very open and bright layout. The room sizes were excellent. It was an excellent experience. My mom liked it there. She liked the food. They...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Locally owned and operated, Chapel Grove offers the ultimate in Assisted Living.  Amenities include three meals a day, utilities, housekeeping, laundry and an exciting Activities Program.   A licensed nurse and trained staff are on duty 24 hours a day.  Residents are...
Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Senior Apartments
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Home to some of Ohio’s most beautiful parks, the city of Zanesville is the perfect place for The Oaks at Bethesda, an award-winning senior living facility bordering the grounds of the new Genesis Hospital. Residents who are interested in activities outside of our campus can explore everything the...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Primrose Retirement Communities in Lancaster provide luxurious townhomes, independent living apartments and assisted living senior care. Our retirement community features the largest senior apartments in Lancaster.Primrose Townhomes: The Primrose Townhome Lifestyle in Lancaster is the...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Our assisted living programs have become increasingly popular because they combine professional care with homelike surroundings, reasonable cost, attractive private or semiprivate apartments, and well balanced programs of events and activities. We provide both nurses and around-the-clock...
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Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.

Cost of independent living in Wilbren, OH

The average cost of senior living in Wilbren is $3,500 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Corning, OH with an average of $2,538 per month.

Independent living costs in Wilbren, OH, vs. nearby cities

Wilbren, OH
$3,500/mo

Independent living costs in Wilbren, OH, vs. state and national averages

Wilbren, OH
$3,500/mo
$4,120/mo
U.S. national average
$4,157/mo

Independent living costs in Wilbren, OH, vs. other senior living options

$3,811/mo
Independent Living
$3,500/mo

Independent living costs in Wilbren, OH, by floor plan type

Studio
$4,532/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,441/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,445/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,695/mo

Senior living costs in Wilbren vs. state and national costs

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Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Wilbren, OH
Column state: Ohio
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWilbren, OHOhioU.S.
Independent Living$3,500/mo$4,120/mo$4,157/mo
Assisted Living$3,806/mo$4,877/mo$4,708/mo
Memory Care$3,811/mo$4,885/mo$4,941/mo
Independent Living
Wilbren, OH:$3,500/mo
Ohio:$4,120/mo
U.S.:$4,157/mo
Assisted Living
Wilbren, OH:$3,806/mo
Ohio:$4,877/mo
U.S.:$4,708/mo
Memory Care
Wilbren, OH:$3,811/mo
Ohio:$4,885/mo
U.S.:$4,941/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Wilbren

Recent reviews for independent living in Wilbren

The Ridge at Lancaster

5.0
The one thing that really made a difference at The Ridge at Lancaster is that they hire their own medical staff. They don't use an agency. With my mother's dementia, that made a huge difference because she was comfortable with the staff. The staff communicated very well and they were very kind. ...
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Clay Gardens Place in Zanesville, OH

4.7
The community was nice, bright, had big hallways, and is was clean. They offered lots of activities. The dining staff tried to accommodate my mom's food requests. The administer was fantastic. The staff tried really hard and went out of the way for my mom. They were good to my mom, too. ...
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Brookdale Zanesville

4.4
We had a rough start getting dad on all the schedules (such as laundry, weekly cleaning of his room & assistance with showers) but we persisted & then it was smooth sailing. staff are very attentive & friendly.

Wilbren independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Wilbren independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Wilbren, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Wilbren independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Wilbren partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Wilbren, OHNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
36.8%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
31.6%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
31.6%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
26.3%
33.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10.5%
10.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Wilbren independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Wilbren communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Wilbren, OHNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
31.6%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
36.8%
43.4%
Room service
Room service
31.6%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
21.1%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Wilbren independent living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered independent living communities in Wilbren offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Wilbren, OHNational
Activity director
Activity director
36.8%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
31.6%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
26.3%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
26.3%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
31.6%
48.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
42.1%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
26.3%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
31.6%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
31.6%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
31.6%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
31.6%
46.7%
Dances
Dances
21.1%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
21.1%
39.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
31.6%
46.4%
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